Rufus follows suit with Jaysin and pepper's the "door" with arrows.

Swift action - Hypnotic Stare: -2 to will saves and attk rolls.

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Free action: Painful Stare
Painful Stare Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

I already hate this place. I agree with your plan Korai but I think we should keep Valais close by. For whatever reason she has a part to play in this endeavour and I trust she will not be our enemy. Thurl did not break her the first time around and I dont think whatever is inside will manage to do it now.

Rufus salutes the elf with his most charming smile.
Ma'am...

a. A. Diplom: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

I know of Valais captain, I was there when we our expedition found her in Thurl's...dungeon. That one sure left a bitter aftertaste. The halfling mumbles the last part.

On the bright side I heard a rumor from a trustworthy source that the Society is closing in on the hunt for that gutless bastard up north. Hope to see his head on a pike soon!

When the half demom pathfinder enters the room Rufus smiles. Its been a while. Its good to see that you are well Valais. He says with a short bow before listening to the rest of Jorsal's briefing.

By the inner sea!
So into the maw of the abyss we go. I hope you folks know what you are doing captain. I do not like the route you have layered out for us. He says while scratching his moustache thinking. But I can't deny a helping hand to a fellow pathfinder. He smiles to Valais again. In we go I suppose. I hope we get luckier this time around.

I have a couple of chatacters available but noone is past lvl 5. I would prefer to play with Rufus here because he played Traitor's Lodge already.

Thanks for playing a melee Wakedown. We are definitely going to need one.

PFS # 35561-2
Day Job roll Day Job: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Initiative modifier +5
Perception modifier +12

A small halfling armed with a bow and clad in plate armor enters the meeting and nods silently to the party. Mendev again it seems. What a terrible place. Rufus thinks with sadness while remembering his last visit there. Focusing his attention on the now he says to the group:

My name is Rufus Tealeaf, nice to meet you. Since it was asked I am a sailor, an archer and also dabble with the arcane arts.

Interesting group, an almost a full ranged party.

Cloak of resistence +1 for 1000gp.

Sailor: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Still scratching my head about the item. My sorcerer is ready.

Following Valik's good advice Rufus fires two more arrows.
Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 20
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 27
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11

Free action: Painful Stare
Painful Stare Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Rufus, I did take into account the Hypnotic Stare, but it also gets a +5 for being under attack.

Ok, but I was not referring to the wand. What I meant is that the monster has a -2 on his attack rolls against us because of my stare. And takes 2 dmg every round as long as somebody hits him every round.

GM Harker are you taking into consideration the -2 on the monster's attacks from Rufus stare?

Crap, it did not work at all.
Rufus switches back to his bow.

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 2 = 13
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Free action: Painful Stare
Painful Stare Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

GM Harker painful stares applies if the enemy took any dmg in the round, not just Rufus's. It's dmg is just lower, no D6, only the flat 2. So last round it dmged the monster.

Oh crap! I forgot about the wand we just got, let me try it on this thing!
Fumbling with his itens Rufus activates the wand.

Rufus Tealeaf wrote:

Good luck. Rufus stores the wand on his belt and once the party have gathered he tries to activate the portal.

I assumed you meant the wand of charm monster.

Forgot about it.

I wish I had charm monster lol. Rufus still have a while to go before getting there.

Rufus peppers the creature with some arrows for the trouble.

Swift action - Hypnotic Stare: -2 to will saves and attk rolls.

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 - 2 = 15
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Free action: Painful Stare
Painful Stare Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Rufus advances with his companions staying in the back of the group.

Good luck.
Rufus stores the wand on his belt and once the party have gathered he tries to activate the portal.

Rufus searches both rooms as he goes along.
Perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Perc: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Going to check the last two doors. The halfling moves to do so. He carefully checks them for traps before anything and searches the rooms behind them.

Taking 10 on all these checks for 22 in perception.

Rufus gathers the former warden key ring, just in case. He nods to the women.
Ok.
If there are other cells around he checks them just to make sure Zarta is not in one of them.

How hard it is to open the prison cells if needed?

Rufus checks the prisioners from affar while thay are talking. The halfling looks for signs that they are lying.

SM man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
SM woman: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Rufus advances to get a clear shot and gleefully fires at the hellknight.

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 = 24
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 4 = 13

Rufus fires a couple of arrows at the nearest hellhound.

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Attk: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 = 17
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Rufus moves forward 10 ft in a diagonal to the south before directing his gaze on the man with all his disdain. Then the halfing casts a spell.
Swift Action Hypnotic Stare: -2 to will saves and attack rolls. Casts Blindness in the hellknight. Will save DC 15.

Yeah... long live the law! Justice for all. God, country and family...

A.A. Diplom: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

After their first meeting and on their way to the second one Rufus congratulates the paladin. Very good miss Holly, I am impressed. You have a silver tongue! He whispers.

I vote Quiella talks for us and we all aid :)

+1

Rufus can do the lying, if it comes to that.

Rufus feels a chill runs down his spine while entering the fortress. Back in cheliax this is the kind of place where his kind was sent to die. After hearing the hellsknight's explanation he thinks it will be easier to fake respect than to pretend that spreading cheliax's ideals anywhere would be anything less than madness.

How about we try the Paravicar first? I remember once hearing about a gypsy medicine that was called like that too.

Rufus implants both tricks on his companions and a misery mask trick on himself during their journey.

As boring as I expected from a hellknight. Hope I am wrong about their treacherousness. The halfling makes a point not to show any emotion. How is the paracountess faring under your order's care Field-Maralictor Makorios? And how fare the accusation agaisnt her, what can she expect from the future?

Ready to go.

Rufus bows to Quiella . Enchanted to meet you ms Holly. We shall have a grand time during our little adventure. By the way, I am a dabbler of the arcane... of sorts. And in my studies I have learned some magic "tricks" that can make people more capable during combat. Would anyone volunteer? He asks the group with a charming smile.

I have 2 buffs that can be applied to 2 different people and lasts the day or until used. But they have to be prepared before hand. Below is the list with a suggestion for whom to apply them, let me know if its alright.

False Flanker: Mel
A duplicate of the mesmerist appears momentarily, as though he were fighting in tandem with the subject. The mesmerist can trigger this trick when the subject moves into or begins her turn in a square where she threatens an enemy. An illusory duplicate of the mesmerist appears in any unoccupied space adjacent to that enemy. This duplicate counts as threatening the enemy for the purposes of determining flanking, but can't actually make attacks. The duplicate disappears at the end of the turn during which the trick is triggered. This is an illusion (figment) effect, and a creature that interacts with the false flanker can attempt a saving throw to disbelieve the effect.

Linked Reaction: Valik
A hive mind allows the mesmerist and an ally to share one another's reaction times. The mesmerist can trigger this trick when either the subject or the mesmerist is surprised and the other isn't (even if the mesmerist would normally be unable to take actions because of being surprised). Both the mesmerist and the subject can act in this surprise round. The mesmerist can't implant this trick on himself.

Rufus immediatly regrets having reported for duty this morning. I guess that is why the old man asked for some time out. This mission stinks more than last's weeks catch. He shrugs.
Well if you need someone released from captivity you came to the right halfling. My name is Rufus Tealeaf. Nice to meet you all. He says with a small bow before addressing the captain. And what do we do if they refuse to let the poor innocent paracountess out? Chelaxian authorities have their own way to interpret the law, even their own.

Can we roll a gather info about the fortress? Just in case:
Gather Info: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Rufus fires two arrows at the sorcerer.

Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 24
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Name: Mauricio Souza
Character: Rufus Tealeaf
PFS #:35561-2
Faction: Liberty's Edge
Day Job: Sailor: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24

HEY!?
That handsome mug is already taken, you will pay for that! Rufus says while advancing and firing an arrows at his giant clone.

Swift action to start justice judgement.
Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 + 2 = 18
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Rufus make use of the long shadows to approuch the chapel unoticed. He checks for footprints in the area and traps giving the door a close examination.
Perc: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Track: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
D. Device: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Well I suppose we should track those people and... have a talk with them.

I am taking a deep dislike to this place fast. Rufus does not fight the guards unless the rest of the group does so.

Rufus fires two arrows at the devil.

Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 2 = 13
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

K. Planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Stepping back Rufus casts communal protection from evil on the group.

Sense Motive on the man: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

We mean you no harm mister.

A shrine to a devil and plenty of chelish gold. Seems Cheliax has its nose on this mess. The note mentions a ship parked nearby. Maybe we should investigate, we could ask our unconscious friend over there where to go. Rufus says pointing at the manacled prisioner.

DM did we find the stolen wedding gifts? Rufus will do a carefull search of the place if necessary. Take 20 for 30 in perception.

Rufus fires two arrows at the man dailung already bruised.
Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attk: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 2 = 7
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Silently Rufus checks the door for traps and locks.
Perc: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22

Errrr... After some hesitation Rufus decides to remain silent and keep a good distance from Balon and his pet.

Since we are already here lets check quickly the place from where the relics were stolen first. We may find more clues there.

Rufus steps forward and shoots two arrows.
Atk1: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 = 8
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Atk2: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 2 = 12
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

If there are any lions still standing Rufus is targeting them, otherwise the elephant.

Thank you guys.

Sorry for my long absence, a family member passed away this week.

Rufus fires an arrow at one of the lions and moves to the back of the group to reposition himself.

Attacks green lion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Rufus bows again to Master Bashir and makes his way to the food table with a smile on his face. Now lets see, where is the wine?..

Internet went out in the middle of my edit. Here it goes:
Rufus will buy the outfit with the manadatory jewels to go with it. Can we use our armor at the wedding? If not Rufus will also buy a chainshirt to use under the clothes. Can we bring our weapons to the wedding?

After arriving Rufus quickly locates the food table but moves to talk with Master Bashir first. Business before pleasure.

Master Bashi, I am Rufus Tealeaf of the Pathfinder Socity. Congratulations on this day, there have never been a party as cheerful as this one and your daughter is the most beautiful bride of the Inner Sea. He says with a deep bow. I understand you have something for me and my associates, just let us know when the time is right for pick it up.

Rufus will buy the outfit with the manadatory jewels to go with it. He will also buy a chainshirt to use under it.